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Setting stones in pmc standard: before and after firing
26 Jan 2016

Setting stones in pmc standard: before and after firing

by Zilvera | posted in: precious metal clay | 0

According to this gemstone firing quide many natural and synthethic gemstones can be set into metal clay and fired in place. Certainly white cubic zirconia should do fine, especially those cut in the cabochon shape. In my experience some faceted CZ … Continued

precious metal clay, stone setting
PMC starter toolkit: what do you really need – and what not
29 Dec 2015

PMC starter toolkit: what do you really need – and what not

by Zilvera | posted in: jewellery making tools, precious metal clay | 0

PMC starter toolkit – what do you really need and what – not. And where to buy it. I wish I knew it 6 years ago when I started making jewelry from precious metal clay. There is so much choice … Continued

jewellery tools, precious metal clay
Tigers eye jewelry – June birthstone sale
22 May 2015

Tigers eye jewelry – June birthstone sale

by Zilvera | posted in: gemstones | 0

Tigers eye jewelry: priceless stone at a small price The mysterious chatoyance-effect of the tigers eye has made it a popular stone for Tigers eye jewelry.The gems are cut in cabochon shape in order to best display their chatoyancy. This stone … Continued

gemstone jewellery, tiger eye, tumbled gemstone
March gemstone aquamarine jewelry sale
19 Feb 2015

March gemstone aquamarine jewelry sale

by Zilvera | posted in: gemstones, jewellery marketing | 0

Aquamarine jewelry sale at zilvera’s February, the shortest month of the year, is nearing it’s end. The Sun has already entered the Pisces sign. One of the birthstones for Pisces, especially for the first 20 days of this sign, is … Continued

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Bronze clay projects: hip hip hooray – my first FASTfire bronze clay
15 Feb 2015

Bronze clay projects: hip hip hooray – my first FASTfire bronze clay

by Zilvera | posted in: precious metal clay | 0

Since I started with precious metal clay silver I have always been curious about different types of clay, such as Bronze Clay. Experience with one type of clay definitely helps with another one. But each clay type has its own character. … Continued

bronze, precious metal clay
Magnesium properties: the miracle mineral of life and gemstones
23 Jun 2014

Magnesium properties: the miracle mineral of life and gemstones

by Zilvera | posted in: gemstones | 1

Magnesium properties: chemistry, life and esoterics Magnesium is a chemical element with the symbol Mg and atomic number 12. It is an alkaline earth metal and the fourth-most-common element in the Earth as a whole (behind iron, oxygen and silicon), … Continued

gemstone, gemstone jewellery, healing jewellery
Amazing amethyst
19 Apr 2014

Amazing amethyst

by Zilvera | posted in: gemstones | 0

Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz often used in jewelry. The name comes from the Ancient Greek ἀ a- (“not”) and μέθυστος methustos (“intoxicated”), a reference to the belief that the stone protected its owner from drunkenness. The ancient … Continued

gemstone, gemstone jewellery, healing jewellery
Metal clay texture: when precious metal clay is at its best
11 Feb 2014

Metal clay texture: when precious metal clay is at its best

by Zilvera | posted in: jewellery making techniques, precious metal clay | 0

In my opinion, one of the main differences between love and friendship is that friends are able to see our strengths and weaknesses, while lovers see us through pink glasses. It’s been almost 5 years since I fell in love with … Continued

jewellery design, jewellery making hobby, precious metal clay
Getting  in shape. Making tumbled gemstones ready-to-wear.
8 Oct 2013

Getting in shape. Making tumbled gemstones ready-to-wear.

by Zilvera | posted in: jewellery making techniques, jewellery materials - all | 0

  It’s been quite a while since my last blog. I can blame it on acts of nature such as the holiday period, but, to tell the truth, other things kept me busy. As usual I bought tumbled gemstones on … Continued

jewellery making techniques, tumbled gemstone
Trash to treasure
21 Jul 2013

Trash to treasure

by Zilvera | posted in: jewellery making techniques, jewellery materials - all | 0

What can be more frustrating for a jewelry maker (next to jewellery not selling) than losing hours of work just for a futility? The smaller the processed pieces the easier they get lost somewhere in the atelier, never mind how … Continued

jewellery making hobby, recycling

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